Intelligence Operations Specialist

Air National Guard Units•Terre Haute, IN

About The Position

This is an Indiana National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the 181st Intelligence Wing, Indiana National Guard. The position serves as an ISR unit crew commander and is accountable for ISR unit operations and production. It supports intelligence personnel through performance input, career guidance, and technical assistance; reviews and approves post-mission reports; and ensures crews can provide timely, accurate operational intelligence and maintain trained personnel for exercises and contingency operations. The role is an organizational expert in its functional assignment, coordinates training requirements with the gaining command intelligence section, and plans and manages intelligence operations for contingencies. It also prepares and manages the ISR unit’s fiscal budget. The selectee must maintain compatible National Guard membership, wear the military uniform, and obtain and maintain the position’s required security clearance. Irregular or overtime hours may be required for operational needs or contingencies.

Requirements

National Guard membership is required, including eligibility for immediate membership in a compatible military assignment for applicants who are not already members.
Compatible enlisted military assignment: Air Force Specialty Code 1NX; military grade MSgt/E7 through SMSgt/E8.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-11, developing and recommending policies; organizing, implementing, and evaluating intelligence programs and operations; and recommending improvements to intelligence methods and procedures.
Experience demonstrating the ability to work effectively with personnel and organizations; collect, evaluate, and organize relevant facts; analyze information; and prepare clear, concise intelligence reports and recommendations.
General experience, education, or training demonstrating administrative, professional, investigative, or technical work; effective interpersonal skills; and ability to prepare clear, concise written reports.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Federal employment suitability is subject to a background investigation.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service if required.
Must participate in direct deposit.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
Indiana National Guard Federal Technicians selected for a new position within the previous 36 months may need an approved, signed Exception to Policy memorandum before applying; Tenure 0 Temporary employees are exempt from this ETP requirement.
Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies, including work outside the normal duty day.

Responsibilities

Serve as an ISR unit crew commander and be accountable for all facets of ISR unit operations and production.
Provide input on performance evaluations, career guidance, and technical assistance to full-time and traditional intelligence personnel.
Review and approve post-mission reports containing analysis derived from each exploitation function.
Ensure ISR unit crews can provide timely and accurate operational intelligence support and maintain fully trained intelligence personnel for exercises and contingency operations.
Serve as an organization expert within the functional assignment.
Coordinate ISR unit training requirements with the gaining command intelligence section.
Plan, organize, establish, and manage the methodology for deploying and conducting intelligence operations during contingency operations.
Prepare and manage the ISR unit’s fiscal budget.
Perform other duties as assigned.